435 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pa. 18101

Allentown

Minutes - Final

City Council

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Invocation:

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Courtesy of the Floor

Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Ms. Sheryl Petrillo, Hellertown, PA, stated that she is here tonight to

present a proposal for them to enact an ordinance prohibiting the resale

sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores and for them

to implement a more humane model of sourcing animals from local

bonafide nonprofits, rescues and shelters. She talked about Brookside

Pups at 18th and Union Boulevard, puppy mills and pet stores.

Ms. Cynthia Mota thanks Ms. Petrillo for sharing and asked if she had

handouts.

Ms. Cheryl Petrillo stated she brought and forwarded to Mr. Hanlon some

examples of ordinances that are in other Pennsylvania cities: Philadelphia

and Pittsburgh. She also included one from Dallas, Texas. They just

recently enacted an ordinance in their own city.

Ms. Donna Steinhauer, Allentown, PA, thanked Council. She stated that

she is here today because she agrees with Ms. Petrillo's proposal to enact

an ordinance. She stated that she went to Brookside Pups today and was

distressed on what she saw and what she heard. There was no available

water for the dogs. The dogs are so expensive. An 11 week chihuahua

was $3,000, but they offer this financing which he told her about and said

he used it with his family. She thinks it is predatory financing. It was three

months free then after that it went up to 172 percent. He stated that they

don't repossess the dog. It was very upsetting.

Ms. Paulette Kish, 1028 E. Chew Street, stated that she last spoke to

Council two months ago and nothing has changed as far as her concerns.

She has made phone calls to City Council and she does not get return

calls. Even if she tries to return the calls, no one is ever answering or

returning calls. The mayor and others sat on her doorstep before the

elections and promised the eastside would not be neglected, but

apparently it was political rhetoric. She is a taxpayer for 50 years that is

addressing Andre Reed Park for six years plus the pool was supposed to

be put out for bid. The eastside looks like a war zone and the park is a

mess. The State Hospital grounds are a mess and it is causing people to

leave. Her bigger concern is the tennis courts. Now, there was a pickleball

contingent. The fountain is not running. The heating and shelter is bad and

the surface is terrible. Kids are at the park vandalizing it all the time. The

kids cut the gates, cut the locks so we kept them open. On Monday, the

courts are cut open.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked Ms. Kish to leave her name, email and phone

number and she will make sure someone will reach out.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated to Ms. Kish that Ms. El Chaar will give her an

update on the status of the pools and the park renovations. They are

ongoing and we made a lot of headway. There is progress coming along

with that respect. In terms of the quality of the park, he has spoken to Mr.

Zucal and Mr. Hendricks during this budget season they will explore the rule

for a peace officer or people that can exclusive maintain quality of life and

keeping an eye on parks in the city.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that Council will make sure that someone will

contact her.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that they just had a big problem at Jordan Park.

This is happening not just at your park, but the skateboarders and they are

harrassing people playing pickleball.

Contract Approvals

15-5181

R99

Authorization for Contract with LWC Services, Inc for an annual estimated

budgeted sum of $13,892.00 per contract year for Windows and Glass

Cleaning services. This was competitively bid and only one (1) bid was

received.

Attachments: R99 - Windows and Glass Repair

Resolution #30457

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as Bid 2022 - 26. It was

advertised on Public Purchase and it was accessed by 14 vendors. One

proposal was received. The department is recommending as award to

LWC Services Inc. The annual estimated budgeted sum per contract year

is $13,892.00. The city has successfully done business with this vendor

before.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30457

15-5184

R100

Authorization for Engagement of Professional Services with McMahon

Associates in the amount of $17,200.00 to provide supplementary traffic

signal inspection staff of one (1) full time inspector for project management,

inspection and documentation services on the Traffic Signal Modifications

Management. This is in informal quote and is below purchasing

requirements, two (2) quotes were received, and three (3) vendors

declined to participate.

Attachments: R100 - McMahon

Resolution #30458

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as an informal quote and

below our Purchasing requirements. The department is recommending an

award to the lowest proposal McMahon Associates Inc. The cost of the

contract is $17,200.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked is it the position that the city turn down in the budget

earlier or late last year when Mr. Messinger presented. This was one of the

positions he was seeking or this is something completely different.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that this is completely different. It is not a

position.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked is the city paying McMahon to hire an employee to do

this.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that PennDot changed the scope of the work.

When they changed the scope of work, it increased the amount of work that

needs to be done and the cost of the work. It is not for a person.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it says here to hire a supplementary Traffic Signal

Inspector and one full-time inspector. He stated that he is reading it as the

city is hiring a personnel for McMahon.

Mr. Mark Shahda stated that this is to bring in a certified inspector.

Unfortunately, we done have anybody certified on staff to do these

inspections. This inspector will be going out on the field with the contractor

to perform inspections and make sure that the work is done in accordance

with the contract. They will also prepare the reports and submit them to the

state on the city's behalf.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked what are the chances in the future of getting someone

certified from the city to do this.

Mr. Mark Shahda stated that they would have to add a position to the

budget or look into providing additional training. As you already know, we

are already short staffed. Our staff has a lot on its plate. That is always a

challenge to get someone certified to do this work in-house.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked Ms. Kistler is that what you were talking about last

week.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that she was talking about building inspectors.

These are traffic.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30458

15-5182

R101

Authorization for Contract with Penn Mount Stone, LLC in the amount of

$84,725.00 to provide masonry repair and preservation of the WPA era

retaining wall located along Park Drive for the City. This was Competitively

bid and only one (1) bid was received.

Attachments: R101 -Park Drive Wall Repair (completed)

Resolution #30459

Ms. Sarah McNeil stated that it was done as Bid #22 - 24. It was

advertised on Public Purchase and accessed by 39 vendors. One

proposal was received. The department is recommending an award to

Penn Mount Stone, LLC. The cost of the contract is $84,725 and we had

successfully done business with this vendor before.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that quite some time ago, they talked about the

importance about having someone that can repair and do masonry work. It

is difficult to find one. We do not have one in the city. That is the reason

that we have to constantly contract out.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated for the WPA walls these are historic walls. The

city does not have a mason on staff. There was deferred maintenance for

many years and Trexler wants the city to get the walls repaired to get them

back up into historic preservation status. We need someone to do this.

Once we get the up and back into good condition, our guys can get the

maintenance on them. We already have been talking to Park and

Recreation and the Maintenance team. They are going to put a

maintenance plan together to maintain them.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked if the Trexler Fund requesting that the city do this.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that it is required because it is falling apart, but

yes.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked if this money coming out the General Fund or Trexler.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated out of Trexler.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public. She stated that they should look into that. The city needs a Mason.

We really do. She stated that she has been asking about that for many

years. We should look into that for maybe next budget.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that he will put the message out.

Ms. Candida Affa started that Ms. Mota brought up a point. If we hire a

Mason, obviously they are going to be expensive because this is a skill.

How much work will they actually do for the city, except for these WPA

Projects. Aside from that, how much will we actually use a Mason.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that is a good question. As they look at the

maintenance plan, the Mason could be the one that does the maintenance

plan for the city along with other things within the city. That is why they are

coming together for a maintenance plan for our Parks and the walls. It is a

tough skillset. Even when we are doing facade grants, it is hard to find a

company that can do masonry work.

Ms. Candida Affa stated someone on salary to do specific things are going

to be much more costly.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that we have to analysis it and add money.

Through the years, we have been spending and contracting a Mason to do

work.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that obviously it is hard because we only got one

bid.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that she hears that profession is dying. It is a

dying profession, but they should look into that.

Mr. Leonard Lightner stated that he will make sure that Parks starts looking

into that.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the public

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30459

15-5183

R102

Authorization for Contract with P. Joseph Lehman, Inc. in the amount of

$357,881.00 to Consultant shall provide professional consulting services

relative to the Bogert’s Covered Bridge Rehabilitation Project. This was

competitively bid, two proposals were received, one was rejected.

Attachments: R102 - Bogerts Bridge (completed)

Resolution #30460

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as RFP22 - 18. It was

advertised on Public Purchase and accessed by 54 vendors. Two

proposals were received. One was rejected. An evaluation committee

made up of five people evaluated the proposal and scored based on the

RFP requirement. After all the evaluations were computed, the committee

is recommending an award to P. Joseph Lehman, Inc. The cost of the

contract is $357,881. They have successfully done business with this

vendor before.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that some time ago, they talked with Ms. El-Chaar's

Parks and Recreation and we were putting in grants to rebuild that bridge.

Why we would not have a consultant prior to putting the bids for grants and

money from the General Fund. We are putting the cart way after the house

here. We should have had a consultant even before we thought about the

project.

Ms. Karen El-Chaar stated that is because the project itself with

construction, rehab component was quite expensive. We waited until we

had enough funding gathered to actually move forward with construction

which is why we are brining the design and construction component to you

now because we do have funding that would allow us once we have the

construction documents, we could actually put this out for bid for

construction.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30460

15-5185

R103

Authorization for an Engagement of Professional Services Michael Baker

International in the amount of $3,995.00 to provide bid assistance and

construction oversight for the repairs at Cedar Creek Park Vehicular

Bridge. This is an informal quote and is below purchasing requirements,

one (1) quote was required and therefore received.

Attachments: R103 - Michael Baker

Resolution #30461

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as an informal quote and

below the Purchasing requirements. Only one quote was required. The

department is recommending an award to Michael Baker International and

the cost of the contract is $3,995. We have successfully done business

with this vendor before.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30461

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-5143 June 1, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments: June 1, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

15-5208

June 8, 2022 City Council Special Meeting on ARPA Minutes

Attachments: June 8, 2022 City Council Special Meeting on ARPA Minutes

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

15-5144

June 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments: June 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Communications

Proclamation for United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley

Council President notes disclosures have been received:

1. Your name and position with the City of Allentown:

Matt Tuerk – Mayor

Connor Corpora – Executive Assistant

Tatiana Tooley – Human Relations Officer

Mark Hartney – Deputy Director, CED

2. Individual communicated with including individual’s name and his or her position

or affiliation with an entity that does or seeks to conduct the service, receive the

contract or receive funds:

Kevin Easterling – Allentown Digital Inclusion Initiative

Angela Siefer – National Digital Inclusion Alliance

3. Date of communication: July 5, 2022

4. Form of communication In person meeting

5. Description of the content of the communication:

The discussion centered largely around the need for a digital inclusion plan in the

City of Allentown. Specifically, with the increased focus on broadband funding in the

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Digital Equity Act, it is important that

the city has a plan in place to ensure that we do not miss out on federal funds. This

federal funding will be disbursed by the state, and the city should develop a plan of

its own in order to be included in Pennsylvania’s plan.

Email from Candida received 6/22: This was prior to the form used above being

developed - I would like to disclose my conversation with Sherri Bender about

homelessness and Ripple house before legislation was passed several months ago

Old Business

Request to take from the table Bills 39 and 40 and refer them to a Special

Committee.

Bill 39 Refer to Special Council Meeting 5103

Amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One Million Five

Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars to Da Vinci Science City, LLC.

Bill 40 Refer to Special Council Meeting 5102

Amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One Million Five

Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars to Coca Cola Park for COVID-19 Safety

Improvements.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that she wanted to bring up the Ordinance again

that incarcerates people for unpaid parking tickets and see where that is

at. She asked Mr. Hendricks if the Parking Authority has gotten back to

him about scheduling that meeting.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that they had a meeting today and he will set up

a meeting with Mr. Hanlon in the very near future. He stated probably their

next meeting two weeks from now.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated wonderful.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked Mr. Shahda if Centerra has left and the other company

has come in. There were some issues about a property that Centerra was

taking that wasn't theirs and might belong to the city. He asked was that

resolved. Did they take things that weren't theirs? Is it ok?

Mr. Mark Shahda stated that they are all good. The Fleet Manager, Tyler

Buddock was there while Centerra was removing their belonging. The city

does have a list of fixed assets that belongs to the city and verified

everything is still in tact while Centerra vacated.

15-5103

Bill 39

Amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One

Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars to Da Vinci Science

City, LLC.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 39 $1.5m ARPA to Da Vinci

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the public. She

referred Bill 39 to a Special Committee. The time and date to be

determined.

REFERRED TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Joshua Siegel, seconded by Candida Affa to untable Bill

4 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, and Joshua Siegel

3 - Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, and Natalie Santos

Yes:

No:

15-5102

Bill 40

Amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One

Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars to Coca Cola Park for

COVID-19 Safety Improvements.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 40 $1.5 M ARPA - COCA COLA PARK

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the public. She

referred Bill 40 to a Special Committee.

Mr. Pas Simpson asked if the city was thinking about giving $1.5 million to

the IronPigs or the stadium at Coca Cola Park. How come Major League

Baseball is not putting up that money?

Ms. Candida Affa stated that it is not saying we are giving them the money.

It is a Special Committee on how we are going to disperse $2 million.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that means when Council puts it in a Special

Committee, they will further discuss why they should or should not give them

$1.5 million.

Mr. Pas Simpson stated that he wanted to make sure because there are a

lot of resources that Coca Cola Park and IronPigs can tap into. Major

League Baseball is the team that makes a lot of money. There are some

things we have to think about before we give $1.5 million to the IronPigs.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that Major League Baseball is the one that is

telling us to do this.

Ms. Pas Simpson stated that they can debate, but there is a lot of money.

Major League Baseball would love to put a burden on the city. We just saw

Major League Baseball toss out $224 million for one player. There is

money in Major League Baseball. Before we put another tax burden on the

city who is just seeing a tax burden raise with the school district, we just

might want to think.

Ms. Cynthia Mota invited Mr. Simpson to the Special Meeting. She stated

that she will make sure he gets the information and it can be discussed

further.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that you will refer it to a Special Committee

Meeting.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that it will be referred to a Special Committee.

A motion was made by Joshua Siegel, seconded by Cynthia Mota to untable Bill

4 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, and Joshua Siegel

3 - Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, and Natalie Santos

Yes:

No:

REPORTS

Special Council Meetings: Council held a special meeting on July 13th to discuss

tourism and entertainment as a priority relating to ARPA funding. A future meeting

has net yet been scheduled.

Budget and Finance: Chair Siegel, Hendricks, Santos

The Committee met on June 22 and forwarded a bill on this evening's agenda. The

committee liked the new budget memo format for the monthly reports and the fact,

that all things remaining equal, we will be looking at a very favorably cash balance

position at the end of the year. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Community and Economic Development: Chair Gerlach, Siegel, Mota

The Committee met on July 13th, referred the HARB denial to the full council and

took testimony on homelessness. The next meeting is not yet scheduled.

Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Hendricks,

Siegel

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future

meetings scheduled at this time.

Parks and Recreation: Chair Affa, Gerlach, Santos

The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled at this

time.

Public Safety: Chair Hendricks, Zucal, Affa

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future

meetings scheduled at this time.

Public Works: Chair Zucal, Affa, Hendricks

The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled at this

time.

Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy: Chair Mota, Zucal,

Gerlach

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future

meetings scheduled.

Controller's Report (3 minutes) - Controller is on vacation and will not be reporting

this evening.

Mr. Jeffrey Glazier gave a brief review on the Controller's office audit of gift cards

and prizes from April 1st. There were some other audits that he felt was a little more

important. In this audit, they had eight findings and he is commenting on the top

three. Gift Cards that they use are prepaid debit cards and are considered cash

equivalent. They contain a specific amount of money that can be used for a variety

of purchases. Gift cards should be handled like cash with the appropriate controls

and safeguards. As of December 31, 2021, nine employee recognition gift cards were

awarded. Of the nine employee recognition gift cards awarded, five did not have the

City of Allentown Recognition Program Nomination Form on file and therefore is

unknown why that specific employee was awarded an Employee Recognition Gift

Card. Of the four that did have a nomination form, two of the forms were nominated,

approved as Department Director, and approved by HR Director. One was for a

Human Resources Department direct report and this is not a proper segregation of

duty. Five did not have the City of Allentown HR Employee Incentive

Acknowledgement on file. Therefore, there is no proof that the employee received

the gift card nor is there is proof that the award information was submitted to payroll

for inclusion in the employees income. One of the four forms was dated 2/24/2022,

while the gift card was presumed to have been awarded after the Controller's office

requested a copy of the form. Eight of the gift cards were not reported as employee

income and the one that was reported did not have a copy of the HR Employee

Incentive Acknowledgement on file. It is unknown how the income was reported.

The Controller's office recommendation is that consideration should be given to

reevaluating the program so that it is proper segregation of duties. The

administration should consider investigating the gift cards consistency to determine

whether it is malfeasance. The administration should consider publicizing the

winners to serve as an incentive to all employees. The second finding was a lack of

formal gift card prize policy or procedure. There were numerous shortcomings that

they noted. They recommended that the administration should develop a policy and

procedure for gift cards and prizes as standardized log for gift cards should be

developed to ensure all pertinent information is available and a separate log should

be maintained for prizes do not become obsolete. They recommended that the

Solicitor's office should be consulted to help to define such items as reporting third

party donations. Gift cards and prizes are not consistently reported as income.

We noted that in the Employee Recognition Review that most of those cards were

not reported as income. We need to get a little bit better on that. He is sure

between Finance and Legal that will improve.

Ms. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Glazier for his Report and asked if there were any

questions from the dais.

Mayor's Report (3 minutes)

NONE

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated to Mr. Lightner that she hears this is the last Council

meeting and thanked him for so many years of service and your great contribution to

our city and our community. She stated to him that he will be missed. She wished

him the best with anything that he does for now on.

Mr. Leonard Lightner thanked Ms. Mota and stated that he is honored to have the

opportunity to serve this community. He thanked all of Council. He thanked the

team and the staff members. He stated to Council that they have a hell of an

employee staff. They care. They really care about what they do. He asked for the

continued support to support them on what they are trying to do and making your

legislation possible. He stated that he will miss the team and thanked them for the

opportunity they have given him over the last five years.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that she would be remissed not to say anything. She

stated that they had some public exchanges, good and bad. She said when you first

came around, she did not like him, did not trust him. It was bad. Over the years,

she can't say that she agreed with every approach. They have very different

perspectives on how to approach an issue. She stated that she will grab a sign and

protest. You will methodically sit out and plot and plan and think about every I and Q

and T and everything in between. Over these last couple of years, seeing that you

don't grab a sign and protest, but adapting some of that and being more methodical

and planning. She stated that him leaving is a lost for the city and she means that

not on the rhetorical ways that we always say it, but there are people that work in

this city that traditionally did not see themselves. People that looked like them

working in this city, especially someone at a high level and now they are here. She

hopes that they all stay and continue to move up and sit in that chair, eventually or

the other chair even. She thanked him for being the trailblazer, for helping people

come in here, for being a mentor for people, and she is sure that he will be even

though he will be working here at City Hall. She thanked him for that and hoped that

they can stay in contact.

Ms. Cynthia Mota thanked Ms. Gerlach and stated to Mr. Lightner, thank you for

opening doors because that is what you do.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that he considers Mr. Lightner a friend in addition of being

a colleague. Truly, some of the best moments on Council and the city has been

working with him and strategizes and deep thoughts about things that they are both

passionate about and care about. Ultimately the word that comes to mind when he

thinks of him is service and commitment to not just your community, but your

country. Your entire life has been defined by service that has been bigger than

yourself and that is lessen we can all learn and take something away whether it is

service to your country or service to city and the importance of dedication and

staying to the tasks and staying with the bad, the good, and forging ahead, no

matter what. He stated that he is going to miss his mind, his thoughts, perspectives,

and will miss walking in the mayor's office and see him in the chair over there and

having the ability to bounce ideas off of them. He wished him all the best. Whenever

you end up, they are in good hands. You are well suited and will be making your

mark there. He agrees with Ms. Gerlach, it is a loss in many senses. It is a loss for

people in the community that don't look like you that has a chance to see a leader

that has blazed trails and set themselves a part from so many others. He stated that

he will be following Mr. Lightner wherever he goes. Don't be a stranger. He stated

that he hopes that he can call and text when he needs advice.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that they met about 12 years ago when Mr. Lightner was in Risk

Management and he was in Traffic. They were responsible for making sure that the

accidents that happened in the city with city vehicles where up and above where

they supposed to be. He stated that they had a great working relationship in his

opinion. We did not always agree here in Council Chambers, but if we did agree,

there is no reason for them to show up. He thanked him for his service to the

country. He stated that he does not know if everyone knows, but Mr. Lightner

attained the highest rank that could be attained in the military. He stated that he

went to college, but he would be honest, if he had to do it all over again, he would

have went into the military. It is the most admirable thing that anybody can do.

Thank you for your service to the city, our country and wished him the best.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that goodbyes are difficult sometimes.

15-5210

Controller Reports

Attachments: Bank Rec 4.30

Check Review 5.28 - 7.01

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5100

Bill 41

Amending the 2022 Equipment Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Thirty-Nine Thousand ($39,000) from the unappropriated

balance of the 2022 Equipment Fund to the 2022 Rolling Stock expenses

to complete vehicle purchases in 2022.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 41 Equipment Fund Transfer

Ordinance #15821

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that this was forwarded favorably from Budget

and Finance. It is pretty straight forward from the unappropriated balance

that we are carrying over.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

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Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15821

15-5083

Bill 43

Providing for the vacation of North Peach Street from the centerline of

Cedar Street to its North Terminus in the Eighth Ward of the City of

Allentown:

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 43 Peach Street

Peach Street Staff Report

Letter from Mike Hanlon regarding N. Peach Street from the

intersection with W. Cedar Street to the intersection with Sumner

Avenue

ACPC Action - Peach Street

Staff Report Vacation of Peach Street Staff Report 01.27.22

Peach Street from Centerline of Cedar Street to its North Terminus

Letter from Lehigh Valley Planning Commission regarding N Peach

Street - Street Vacation

Ordinance #15822

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably, 3 - 0.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15822

15-5134

Bill 44

Amending the 2022 Capital Fund Budget to allocate Sixty-Two Thousand

Six Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($62,626.50) from the

unappropriated balance of the Golf Course Fund to the Golf Grounds

Maintenance budget and Golf Capital Projects budget.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 44 Golf Course

Ordinance #15823

Ms. Candida Affa stated that this was voted favorably, 3 - 0.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15823

15-5135

Bill 45

Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget to appropriate Twelve Thousand

($12,000) Dollars from the unappropriated General Fund balance to Parks

Maintenance General Fund account. Funds are needed to cope with the

rising costs of heating oil, fuel, and other petroleum-based lubricants.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 45 Parks Funds 6-15-22

Ordinance #15824

Ms. Candida Affa stated that this was voted favorably, 3 - 0.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15824

15-5137

Bill 46

Amending the 2022 Trexler Fund and Capital Fund Budgets to provide for

a transfer of Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars from the Trexler Fund to the

Capital Fund to provide the additional funds needed to complete the

Valania Park Capital Project.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 46 Valania Fund 6-15-22 - FINAL

Ordinance #15825

Ms. Candida Affa stated that this was voted favorably, 3 - 0.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15825

15-5131

Bill 47

Renaming of the alleyway, Frederick Street which is located at the rear of

the Patriots Building “Moonie Trexler Way”. The request is from Allentown

Patriots.

Administration, Affa, Hendricks, Mota, Mr. Siegel and Mr. Zucal

Sponsors:

Attachments:

Bill 47 Renaming of the Alleyway on Frederick Street to Moonie

Trexler Way

Moonie Trexler Way

Ordinance #15826

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was voted favorably, 3 - 0.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 15826

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Michael Hanlon asked if Council had any issues with the Resolutions on

the Consent Agenda.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

15-5180

R104

Certificates of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts:

•

526 W. Liberty St.

Attachments: R104 HARB Resolution July 20

526 Liberty St Final Review

Resolution #30462

Enactment No: 30462

15-5148

R105

Jessica Ortiz, Blighted Property Review Committee, 1/5/2025

Attachments: R105 Blighted Property Review Committee - Jessica Ortiz

Jessica Ortiz, Blighted Property Review Committee, 1-5-2025

Resolution #30463

Enactment No: 30463

15-5149

R106

Ricky W. Zongora, Building Code Board of Appeals, 11/4/2026 (Replacing

Bryan Geist)

Attachments: R106 Building Code Board of Appeals - Ricky W. Zongora

Ricky W. Zongora, Building Code Board of Appeals, 11-4-2026

Resolution #30464

Enactment No: 30464

15-5150

R107

Barry Cohen, Building Code Board of Appeals, 11/2/2026 (Replacing

Benjamin Walbert)

Attachments: R107 Building Code Board of Appeals - Barry Cohen

Barry Cohen, Building Code Board of Appeals, 11-2-2026

Resolution #30465

Enactment No: 30465

15-5174

R108

Leanna Pallero, Council of Youth, 08/20/2023

Attachments: R108 Council of Youth - Leanna Pallero

Leanna Pallero, Council of Youth, 8-20-2023

Resolution #30466

Enactment No: 30466

15-5152

R109

Julie Thomases, Environmental Advisory Council, 1/6/2025

Attachments: R109 Julie Thomases, Environmental Advisory Council, 1/6/2025

Julie Thomases, Environmental Advisory Council, 1-6-2025

Resolution #30467

Enactment No: 30467

15-5172

R110

Gabrielle Joseph, Council of Youth, 08/20/2023

Attachments: R110 Council of Youth - Gabrielle Joseph

Gabrielle Joseph, Council of Youth, 8-20-2023

Resolution #30468

Enactment No: 30468

15-5173

R111

Wajiha Saba, Council of Youth, 08/20/2023

Attachments: R111 Council of Youth - Wajiha Saba

Wajiha Saba, Council of Youth, 8-20-2023

Resolution #30469

Enactment No: 30469

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5140

R98 CEDC, Chairperson Gerhach, forwarded favorably

Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed style of

windows at 617 N. 6th Street

Attachments: R98 HARB Resolution to DENY - 617 N 6th St

617 N 6th Final Review

Resolution #30470

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

Mr. Edward Fernandez stated that he lives at 617 N. 6th Street. It is his

father's house. He has had the house for over 20 years. The windows

have been there for about 20 years. They were not coming into question

until recently. They are really bad and he has to change them. He put in for

the permit. He wanted to put the same windows in. He wants to see if

there is something he could do to accept and grandfather them in since

they have been there already.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that Ms. Mota was translating for the gentleman

and these windows were as he stated put in illegally within the HARB

jurisdiction. Now, they are in place, we offered the family different types of

windows. Meredith reached as Council suggested. She was speaking to

his daughter and offered the different types of windows that could legally be

put in the building. At the last meeting, his dad agreed that he would

choose from the list. She stated that is how we got to this point.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked is this the same as two weeks ago.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated yes, that is when it was introduced. This was the

time for Final Passage.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated to Mr. Fernandez that his dad was here and he did

mention that there have been conversations between your sister and the

city. He did agree to look at the list and pick windows form there.

Mr. Edward Fernandez stated that he has issues budget wise, he only got a

certain amount. The windows they are being suggested are a lot more

expensive because the materials are better.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated didn't we talk about two windows that was in

question. How many windows are we talking about?

Mr. Edward Fernandez stated just two windows on the third floor.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that he is coming before us asking tp replace two

windows in the HARB.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

Mr. Ed Zucal asked if Council is going to vote on this denial tonight. If he is

willing to agree to one of the three windows that they are offering, maybe

they should just make a motion to table until further.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that the legislation states that he has to pick from

that list. She stated that he is asking Council to make him not pick from

this list. The denial means that Council wants him to pick from the list and

comply with the HARB regulations.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that Council is at the timeframe that they have to

act on it tonight or it automatically becomes an approval.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that in the recent Pennsylvania Budget, the whole

Home Repairs Act was passed to allocate $125 million to individual

landlords or homeowners for relative façade improvements and

internal home improvements up to $50,000 per home. Has that been made

available or is there an application process. It has not yet been decimated

or articulated to individual cities that could perhaps help this gentleman

make up some of the costs so in fact it does not have to come out of his

own pocket.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that they have not been approach yet or heard of

that funding stream.

Mr. Joshua Siegel asked the city to make an overture to the Department of

Community and Economic Development at the state level and see in fact, if

there is an application process. The budget passed two weeks ago and

that is a large pool of money that is available to all homeowners. He stated

that if the city can help this gentleman not to spend money out of his own

pocket and make a necessary improvement to the home. Maybe he can

replace all the windows at once.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that would be great.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated absolutely. They will look into it. If we can find a

funding source available, we will reach out.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that he wants to see if the Home Repairs Act has

been made available. He stated that $50,000 is a large sum of money. It

can certainly help this gentleman make a lot of improvements at once and

allow him to live comfortably and not make him worry about any future

expenses for some time.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that is a great idea. Instead of two windows,

instead maybe you can fix all of them and with no money out of pocket.

Ms. Candida Affa asked can she make a motion to table it.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated no.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated no. We need to pass it.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that if we vote it down, he basically does not have

to purchase.

Attorney Charles Smith stated that the point he is making is that it is a

limited time period in which to act or it is going to be a deemed approval.

What we heard two weeks ago is that HARB denied the Certificate of

Appropriateness and Council is being asked to uphold that. The concern

is that if it gets kicked down the road it would be the opposite of that. That

is why it is a timeliness concern. He knows that it is procedural complex

and he understands that. The point is that you have to vote to uphold the

action that was taken tonight or it will be the opposite.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked once Council votes on this, would he have enough

time with the information that was given from Mr. Siegel to be able to fix if

he gets qualified for all these windows.

Attorney Charles Smith stated that he will not be able to forecast that.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that he basically has forever. Council is just

saying that he cannot pull a permit on this.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that he does not have to fix these windows

tomorrow. He wants to, but perhaps we can do is look into that funding

mechanism or other funding mechanism, reach out to him and hopefully this

will be in a timely manner. She stated that if we find out this money is

coming in a month, perhaps he can hold off for a month to change out the

windows and we work from there. We have to work in partnership. If there

is no funding available and he wants to change the windows, he will have to

pick from the list.

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked how do you feel about that. Do you understand

what is going on?

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30470

15-5193

R112

Authorizes Revisions to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Multimodal Fund Grant Reimbursement Agreement for Highway and

Bridge Projects (No. 057444C)

Attachments: R112 3RD AMENDMENT TO MULTIMODAL GRANT

PENNDOT DOCUMENTATION CONTRACT NO. 057444

Resolution #30471

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30471

15-5142

R113

Approves transfer: $13,217.28 in Finance Administration to Cover Costs of

Pre-Printed City Envelopes to Ordered Due to Significant Pricing

Increases; $7,072.54 in Mayor’s Office for Office Furniture in Mayor’s

Office which was recently renovated.

Attachments: R113 Transfer Funds

To cover Costs of Pre-Printed City Envelopes to to Ordered Due to

Significant Pricing Increases

Office Furniture in Mayor's Office

Resolution #30472

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that he quickly Googled it in reference to R98.

The state Community and Economic Development Department is in the

process of setting up the program itself. There is no timeline on that as of

now. They are working on it. At that point, it will be the responsibility of the

county to individually apply for funds. He recommended that the city reach

out to the county's DCED office. They would have to make that application

process and drawn those funds down.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that she will reach out tomorrow.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30472

15-5190

R114

Acknowledging that the City of Allentown would like to file an application for

the 2023 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and

Sustainability Grant in the amount of $175,000.00; the maximum amount

given to a medium size city.

Attachments:

R114 2023 American Beverage Association Foundation for a Healthy

America 7-20-22

Resolution #30473

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30473

15-5204

R115

City of Council of Allentown expresses its opposition to the imposition of

restrictions on reproductive choice by the governments of the

Commonwealth or the United States and recommends the city cover travel

expenses related to abortion access for City employees up to certain

amount to be determined through an amendment to the personnel code

and budget should the need arise.

Affa, Gerlach, Mota, Santos and Mr. Siegel

Sponsors:

Attachments: R115 Roe

Impact

The Disproportionate Harm of Abortion Bans_ Spotlight on Dobbs v.

Jackson Women’s Health _ Center for Reproductive Rights

Resolution #30474

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais, or the public.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that this Resolution expresses a sentiment of

members of Council that given the Dobbs decision expressing our

opposition to imposition of restriction on reproductive choice by the

government of the Commonwealth or the United States. We are

recommending that should the need arise, we will investigate covering

expenses such expenses up to certain amount to be determined through an

amendment to the Personnel Code and Budget. Should the need arise,

this is simple expresses their intent to do so. This is for city employees.

This is not for the entire city of Allentown. We are just expressing our

opinion on this and if this should happen then we will have an intent on what

we will do about it.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated well said. She asked if there were any questions

from the dais or the public.

Ms. O'linda Ogofatemi (sp) asked about the access to city employees only.

What happens to the other people if they need an abortion sand they don't

have the money. Are you saying that they are going to be turned away or

something.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that what they are doing here as so many

corporations have done is that they are taking care of their employees. For

the city of Allentown, they as Council and the administration in some sense

would like to follow with a lot of corporations are doing as a package for

their healthcare that this is included. They can't do it for all the citizens of

Allentown, but will try to take care of their employees which includes many.

This is not for the entire city.

Ms. O'linda Ogofatemi (sp) stated that there is legislation that Mr. Siegel is

working on to maybe help the rest of them.

Mr. Joshua Siegel stated that he is working on a series of four ordinances

that will be finalized at the end of the week that are still in the developmental

stages. It will provide a blanket of protection for anyone in the city of

Allentown that is seeking an abortion. He stated that he will be revealing

them next week.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that this is a Resolution of our intent. It is not

legislation in which Mr. Siegel may be bringing up. This is just a Resolution

of intent.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that even doing that starts the conversation.

There are a lot of us out there that are scared and worried and wondering

what their local government do. This shows they are starting here. There is

legislation. They are ready if worst case scenario were to happen in the

state of Pennsylvania, we will step up and do what we have to do.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that this is a very difficult situation as a woman, as

a female. It has a lot to do with power and control. We are hoping for the

best and the fight is not over.

Enactment No: 30474

15-5151

R116

Authorizes and Approves the Engagement of Charles Smith, Esquire, to

Provide Legal Services to Allentown City Council Pursuant to the Allentown

Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code for one year of the two one –

year renewals.

Attachments: R116 Council Solicitor

Resolution #30475

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the

administration, the dais or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

Enactment No: 30475

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public

comment prior to referral)

15-5189

Bill 48

Amending the 2022 Trexler Fund, by transferring supplemental

appropriation from the unappropriated balance of the Trexler Fund in the

amount of a total of Sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000) Dollars from the

unappropriated balance of the Trexler Capital Budget to the Cedar Creek

Bridges capital project, to repair the vehicular bridge at Ott St in Cedar

Creek Parkway.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 48 Trexler appropriation 7-12-22

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5192

Bill 49

Amending the 2022 General Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Stormwater Fund,

and Rental Fund by transferring a total of Five Hundred Thousand ($

500,000) Dollars to allow for the continued purchase of fuel for the

remainder of 2022.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 49 FUEL TRANSFER

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5194

Bill 50 Refer to Budget and Finance

Amending the 2022 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a total transfer of

Five Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Fifteen Cents

($5,597.15) among Capital Projects with the final outcome being the

closure of Capital Project 2028 – Police Academy Road and Parking Lot

and Capital Project 2209 Mack Pool. These Capital Projects are complete

and have been reconciled by the Finance Department.

Attachments: Bill 50 CAPITAL PROJECT CLOSE OUTS & TRANSFERS

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

15-5195

Bill 51

Adhering to Part One Administrative Legislation, Chapter 80 Personnel

Policies, Section 80-7, Part E (1) by forwarding the recommendations of

the Reclassification Committee to City Council.

Attachments: Bill 51 First Reclassification Request 7-20-22

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO RULES, CHAMBERS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

15-5188

Bill 52

DIRECTING THE LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE

A REFERENDUM QUESTION BEFORE THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN

VOTERS ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, BALLOT TO AMEND THE CITY

OF ALLENTOWN HOME RULE CHARTER TO ESTABLISH THE

SALARY OF THE CONTROLLER EQUAL TO 80% OF THE MAYOR’S

SALARY WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT $95,000.Controller

Affa and Mr. Siegel

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 52 Home Rule Charter Controller's Salary - Question

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO RULES, CHAMBERS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

15-5187

Bill 53

Amends the Ethics code by adding provisions on nepotism, patronage,

gifting and general procedures.

Mr. Zucal, Gerlach, Affa, Hendricks, Mota and Mr. Siegel

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 53 Ethics Bill

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO RULES, CHAMBERS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

15-5197

Bill 54 Refer to Budget and Finance

Amending the Administrative Code, § 5-15 City Council action on budget,

by changing the definitions of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget to comply with

current and amended provisions of Home Rule Charter - that the budget

shall be submitted on or before 75 days prior to the ensuing fiscal year

pursuant to the Charter rather than 60 days (housecleaning measure).

Mota and Mr. Zucal

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 54 Budget Bill

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Request to Suspend the Rules and Introduce the Bill and refer it to the City and Lehigh Valley Planning

Commissions - the petition was received after the agenda deadline, introducing this would help keep

the project on track.

15-5209

Bill 55

Amending the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Allentown

by (i) rezoning certain parcels to B-5 Urban Commercial District, (ii) adding

an additional note (T) to section 1315.03 altering the area and yard

requirements for certain parcels zoned B-5, and (iii) providing for a

repealer clause, a severability clause, and an effective date.

Mr. Siegel and Hendricks

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 55 W. Allen Street and W

W Allen Street and W Liberty Street Exhibit A (Map)

Rezoning Petition - W Allen Street and W Liberty Street

Petty Cash Voucher - Reimbursement of Payment to Lehigh County

Law Department Bill 55

Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any questions from the dais or the

public.

REFERRED TO ALLENTOWN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE

LEHIGH VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION.

A motion was made by Joshua Siegel, seconded by Daryl Hendricks to Suspend

The Rules and introduce Bill 55.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Joshua

Siegel, and Natalie Santos

RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

GOOD AND WELFARE

Mr. Ed Zucal talked about Mary and Mike. Mary and Mike was a couple

and met when Mike was 15 and Mary was 13 and they dates for quite a

while. Then one day when Mike for 19 and Mary was 17, Mary's dad

caught them behind the barn in their car. Obviously, Mary's dad was not

very happy. He sent Mary to her room and told Mike, he is going to tell him

one time, you are going to marry my daughter or I will see that you will go to

jail for 20 years. That remained in his mind for years to come. They

eventually got married and one night they had an argument and Mary was

not the nicest person to live with. One night they had an argument and went

to bed and Mary woke up during the night and reach over to tough Michael

and apologize for the argument. He was not in the bed. She thought that

he might have snuck out. She got up and checked the bathroom. He was

not there. She looked down the stairwell and saw a light in the kitchen.

She went down and Michael was sitting at the table, had a cup of coffee

and staring at the wall and had tears coming down his eyes. She said

Michael, what is wrong. He said do you realize that yesterday we were

together for 20 years. She got a little teary eyed and she could not believe

he remembered. He said do you remember that your dad caught us out

back...yeah, yeah. After he sent you in the house, he told him marry his

daughter or he will see that he spends the next 20 years in prison and that

stuck with him forever. He started weeping uncontrollably and she said

Michael, what's wrong. he said your dad called yesterday and just kept

laughing on the phone and finally said to him, what are you laughing at. He

told him that he would have been out yesterday.

ADJOURNED: 7:56 PM

15-4437

Council Rules

Home Rule Charter

Contract Procedures

Attachments: HOMERULE June 2021

Council Rules March 2021 Edition

Contracts (4)

Ethics, Code of (7)